Following development of technology and the demand for environmentally friendly vehicles, Harley-Davidson motorcycles are concentrating on developing the escape of characteristic for this. Livewire was launched, an electric motorcycle without a booming voice that would be produced if it is time to be ready.
The motorcycles will be used in the Project Livewire program, a tour visiting the famous route 66 in the USA. Electric iron horse will be taken around to visit 30 outlets HD as part of the program introduction and survey. Consumers are given the opportunity to try out a motorcycle and asked for input.
"Consumers who make our move. Project Livewire is one of the highlights in our history. Similar measures have succeeded we do with the birth of Harley-Davidson Street 500 and 700, "said Matt Levatich, President and Chief Operating Officer of Harley-Davidson Motor Company.
That is, Livewire will not necessarily be produced. HD voice still requires consumers about electric motorcycles are most desirable. Or it could be, if not expected, the HD can also cancel production plan.
Appearance
Although not necessarily produced, electricity is actually the iron horse was quite capable. In the initial specifications were released, the source of power using 55 kW electric motor that can put out 175 PS of equivalent power. The battery can last up to 161 km.
Problem design, the sporty cruiser style embraces no longer oldies. The design was supported by an aluminum chassis, suspension monocoque coupled to the rear, and the upside-down on the front. All lights using LED technology futuristic. It reflects the shooting younger consumers, aged 20-35 years with a biker.
Price is not yet clear, but there is a call not to exceed 20 thousand U.S. dollars or equivalent to Rp 112 million. Of course, a voice boomed from the V-Twin engine is wasted through the exhaust berlabur chrome will no longer be found. In the video, Whoosh typical electric motorcycle will be a new icon.
